Tulip Fest 2012

May 14, 2012 12:05 PM

Photo: Lori Van Buren

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Callista Schermerhorn, age 3 of Guilderland, stops to smell the tulips while dressed in Dutch costume at the 2012 Tulip Festival Street Scrubbing Friday, May 11, 2012 in Albany, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union) less

Callista Schermerhorn, age 3 of Guilderland, stops to smell the tulips while dressed in Dutch costume at the 2012 Tulip Festival Street Scrubbing Friday, May 11, 2012 in Albany, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times ... more

Cason Soo, left, and Kimmeng Chin, both of Hudson, Mass. laughs while a friend takes their picture with the tulips during Tulip Festival on Saturday, May 12, 2012, at Washington Park in Albany, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union) less

Cason Soo, left, and Kimmeng Chin, both of Hudson, Mass. laughs while a friend takes their picture with the tulips during Tulip Festival on Saturday, May 12, 2012, at Washington Park in Albany, N.Y. (Cindy ... more

Tulip Queen finalists await the crowning of the 2012 queen during the coronation at the Tulip Festival on Saturday, May 12, 2012, at Washington Park in Albany, N.Y. From left are Nicole Branchini of Slingerlands, Millie Condon of Watervliet, Nicole Dama of Albany, Emily Finnegan of Albany and Jillian LeFevre of Ravena. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union) less

Tulip Queen finalists await the crowning of the 2012 queen during the coronation at the Tulip Festival on Saturday, May 12, 2012, at Washington Park in Albany, N.Y. From left are Nicole Branchini of ... more

Emily Finnegan, second from right, reacts as she's selected as the 2012 Tulip Queen during the coronation at the Tulip Festival on Saturday, May 12, 2012, at Washington Park in Albany, N.Y. From left are Nicole Branchini of Slingerlands, Millie Condon of Watervliet, Nicole Dama of Albany, Emily Finnegan of Albany and Jillian LeFevre of Ravena. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union) less

Emily Finnegan, second from right, reacts as she's selected as the 2012 Tulip Queen during the coronation at the Tulip Festival on Saturday, May 12, 2012, at Washington Park in Albany, N.Y. From left are Nicole ... more

2012 Tulip Queen Emily Finnegan, left, leaves the stage with Mayor Jerry Jennings following the coronation at the Tulip Festival on Saturday, May 12, 2012, at Washington Park in Albany, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union) less

2012 Tulip Queen Emily Finnegan, left, leaves the stage with Mayor Jerry Jennings following the coronation at the Tulip Festival on Saturday, May 12, 2012, at Washington Park in Albany, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / ... more

2012 Tulip Queen Emily Finnegan, center, poses with her mother, Cynthia, left, and grandmother Darlene Dikeman following the coronation at the Tulip Festival on Saturday, May 12, 2012, at Washington Park in Albany, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union) less

2012 Tulip Queen Emily Finnegan, center, poses with her mother, Cynthia, left, and grandmother Darlene Dikeman following the coronation at the Tulip Festival on Saturday, May 12, 2012, at Washington Park in ... more

Adam Jones of Guilderland, center, takes a family photo as his wife Dawn, with 6-month-old Avery, works to draw smiles from the young subjects during Tulip Festival on Saturday, May 12, 2012, at Washington Park in Albany, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union) less

Adam Jones of Guilderland, center, takes a family photo as his wife Dawn, with 6-month-old Avery, works to draw smiles from the young subjects during Tulip Festival on Saturday, May 12, 2012, at Washington Park ... more

Photo: Cindy Schultz

Adam Jones of Guilderland, center, takes a family photo as his wife... Photo-2929073.42906 - Times Union

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Dawn Jones of Guilderland, center, poses for a picture with her children, from left, Ava, 2, Avery, 6 months, and Aidan, 3, during Tulip Festival on Saturday, May 12, 2012, at Washington Park in Albany, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union) less

Dawn Jones of Guilderland, center, poses for a picture with her children, from left, Ava, 2, Avery, 6 months, and Aidan, 3, during Tulip Festival on Saturday, May 12, 2012, at Washington Park in Albany, N.Y. ... more

Photo: Cindy Schultz

Dawn Jones of Guilderland, center, poses for a picture with her... Photo-2929074.42906 - Times Union

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Finalists for the Mother of the Year contest, from left, Stephanie Wallace, Helen Hagen, Diane Nickerson de Feliz, Kathleen Pautler and Georgianna Pennacchia sit on stage at the Lakehouse Amphitheater at the Tulip Fest on Sunday, May 13, 2012 in Albany, NY. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union) less

Finalists for the Mother of the Year contest, from left, Stephanie Wallace, Helen Hagen, Diane Nickerson de Feliz, Kathleen Pautler and Georgianna Pennacchia sit on stage at the Lakehouse Amphitheater at the ... more

Photo: Paul Buckowski, Albany Times Union

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Helen Hagen of Rexford waves to the crowd after she was announced Mother of the Year at the Tulip Fest on Sunday, May 13, 2012 in Albany, NY. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union)

Helen Hagen of Rexford waves to the crowd after she was announced Mother of the Year at the Tulip Fest on Sunday, May 13, 2012 in Albany, NY. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union)

Photo: Paul Buckowski, Albany Times Union

Helen Hagen of Rexford waves to the crowd after she was announced... Photo-2934776.42906 - Times Union

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Some of the tulips were past their peak seen here at the Tulip Fest on Sunday, May 13, 2012 in Albany, NY. Early warm temperatures this spring caused the tulips in the park to bloom early. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union) less

Some of the tulips were past their peak seen here at the Tulip Fest on Sunday, May 13, 2012 in Albany, NY. Early warm temperatures this spring caused the tulips in the park to bloom early. (Paul Buckowski / ... more

Photo: Paul Buckowski, Albany Times Union

Some of the tulips were past their peak seen here at the Tulip Fest... Photo-2934777.42906 - Times Union

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Larry Rundle who goes by the name the Incredible Larry juggles flaming sticks at the Tulip Fest on Sunday, May 13, 2012 in Albany, NY. Rundle will be performing at the Great Escape all season long. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union) less

Larry Rundle who goes by the name the Incredible Larry juggles flaming sticks at the Tulip Fest on Sunday, May 13, 2012 in Albany, NY. Rundle will be performing at the Great Escape all season long. (Paul ... more

Photo: Paul Buckowski, Albany Times Union

Larry Rundle who goes by the name the Incredible Larry juggles... Photo-2934780.42906 - Times Union

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Some tulips were still in bloom at the Tulip Fest on Sunday, May 13, 2012 in Albany, NY. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union)

Some tulips were still in bloom at the Tulip Fest on Sunday, May 13, 2012 in Albany, NY. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union)

Photo: Paul Buckowski, Albany Times Union

Some tulips were still in bloom at the Tulip Fest on Sunday, May... Photo-2934779.42906 - Times Union

Sharion Youngs, also known as Chocolate Perfect, of Albany, right, frolics in the pool at the foot of Moses during Tulip Festival on Saturday, May 12, 2012, at Washington Park in Albany, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union) less

Sharion Youngs, also known as Chocolate Perfect, of Albany, right, frolics in the pool at the foot of Moses during Tulip Festival on Saturday, May 12, 2012, at Washington Park in Albany, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / ... more

Photo: Cindy Schultz

Sharion Youngs, also known as Chocolate Perfect, of Albany, right,... Photo-2929081.42906 - Times Union

Eight-month-old Brady Martone poses in front of a bed of tulips while his mother Tracy Martone takes a photograph at Wasington Park in Albany N.Y. Friday May 11, 2012. (Michael P. Farrell/Times Union)

Eight-month-old Brady Martone poses in front of a bed of tulips while his mother Tracy Martone takes a photograph at Wasington Park in Albany N.Y. Friday May 11, 2012. (Michael P. Farrell/Times Union)

Photo: Michael P. Farrell

Eight-month-old Brady Martone poses in front of a bed of tulips... Photo-2925397.42906 - Times Union

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Tulips on their last legs at Wasington Park in Albany N.Y. Friday May 11, 2012. (Michael P. Farrell/Times Union)

Tulips on their last legs at Wasington Park in Albany N.Y. Friday May 11, 2012. (Michael P. Farrell/Times Union)

Photo: Michael P. Farrell

Tulips on their last legs at Wasington Park in Albany N.Y. Friday... Photo-2925399.42906 - Times Union

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Boys from Troop 2 and Pack 27 of Albany get ready to pour buckets of water on State Street so Albany High School seniors dressed in Dutch costume can scrub the street during the 2012 Tulip Festival Street Scrubbing Friday, May 11, 2012 in Albany, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union) less

Boys from Troop 2 and Pack 27 of Albany get ready to pour buckets of water on State Street so Albany High School seniors dressed in Dutch costume can scrub the street during the 2012 Tulip Festival Street ... more

Photo: Lori Van Buren

Boys from Troop 2 and Pack 27 of Albany get ready to pour buckets... Photo-2925473.42906 - Times Union

Boys from Troop 2 and Pack 27 of Albany pour buckets of water on State Street while Albany High School seniors dressed in Dutch costume scrub the street during the 2012 Tulip Festival Street Scrubbing Friday, May 11, 2012 in Albany, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union) less

Boys from Troop 2 and Pack 27 of Albany pour buckets of water on State Street while Albany High School seniors dressed in Dutch costume scrub the street during the 2012 Tulip Festival Street Scrubbing Friday, ... more

Photo: Lori Van Buren

Boys from Troop 2 and Pack 27 of Albany pour buckets of water on... Photo-2925478.42906 - Times Union

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Boys from Troop 2 and Pack 27 of Albany pour buckets of water on State Street while Albany High School seniors dressed in Dutch costume scrub the street during the 2012 Tulip Festival Street Scrubbing Friday, May 11, 2012 in Albany, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union) less

Boys from Troop 2 and Pack 27 of Albany pour buckets of water on State Street while Albany High School seniors dressed in Dutch costume scrub the street during the 2012 Tulip Festival Street Scrubbing Friday, ... more

Photo: Lori Van Buren

Boys from Troop 2 and Pack 27 of Albany pour buckets of water on... Photo-2925479.42906 - Times Union

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Boys from Troop 2 and Pack 27 of Albany pour buckets of water on State Street while Albany High School seniors dressed in Dutch costume scrub the street during the 2012 Tulip Festival Street Scrubbing Friday, May 11, 2012 in Albany, N.Y. The girls from left are Ikina LeRoy, Shannel Hanna, Carly Zellar, Jasmine Rivera, Kelsey Blake and Amal Hechehouche. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union) less

Boys from Troop 2 and Pack 27 of Albany pour buckets of water on State Street while Albany High School seniors dressed in Dutch costume scrub the street during the 2012 Tulip Festival Street Scrubbing Friday, ... more

Photo: Lori Van Buren

Boys from Troop 2 and Pack 27 of Albany pour buckets of water on... Photo-2925480.42906 - Times Union

There are still some tulips in full bloom in Washington Park for the 2012 Tulip Festival Friday, May 11, 2012 in Albany, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

There are still some tulips in full bloom in Washington Park for the 2012 Tulip Festival Friday, May 11, 2012 in Albany, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

Photo: Lori Van Buren

There are still some tulips in full bloom in Washington Park for... Photo-2925484.42906 - Times Union

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There are still some tulips in full bloom in Washington Park for the 2012 Tulip Festival Friday, May 11, 2012 in Albany, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

There are still some tulips in full bloom in Washington Park for the 2012 Tulip Festival Friday, May 11, 2012 in Albany, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

Photo: Lori Van Buren

There are still some tulips in full bloom in Washington Park for... Photo-2925485.42906 - Times Union

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Some of the tulips beds are past their bloom in Washington Park for the 2012 Tulip Festival Friday, May 11, 2012 in Albany, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

Some of the tulips beds are past their bloom in Washington Park for the 2012 Tulip Festival Friday, May 11, 2012 in Albany, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

Photo: Lori Van Buren

Some of the tulips beds are past their bloom in Washington Park for... Photo-2925486.42906 - Times Union

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Department of General Services workers make the tulip beds look pretty in Washington Park for the 2012 Tulip Festival Friday, May 11, 2012 in Albany, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

Department of General Services workers make the tulip beds look pretty in Washington Park for the 2012 Tulip Festival Friday, May 11, 2012 in Albany, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

Photo: Lori Van Buren

Department of General Services workers make the tulip beds look... Photo-2925487.42906 - Times Union

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The main stage is assembled in Washington Park for the 2012 Tulip Festival Friday, May 11, 2012 in Albany, N.Y. There will be a beer garden area on this field for the event. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

The main stage is assembled in Washington Park for the 2012 Tulip Festival Friday, May 11, 2012 in Albany, N.Y. There will be a beer garden area on this field for the event. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

Photo: Lori Van Buren

The main stage is assembled in Washington Park for the 2012 Tulip... Photo-2925488.42906 - Times Union

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Department of General Services workers set up metal fencing in Washington Park for the 2012 Tulip Festival Friday, May 11, 2012 in Albany, N.Y. There will be a beer garden area on this field for the event. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union) less

Department of General Services workers set up metal fencing in Washington Park for the 2012 Tulip Festival Friday, May 11, 2012 in Albany, N.Y. There will be a beer garden area on this field for the event. ... more

Photo: Lori Van Buren

Department of General Services workers set up metal fencing in... Photo-2925490.42906 - Times Union

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Charlotte LaChapelle of Troy sets up her tent with "Kitchen Kick'n" spice blends and rubs in Washington Park for the 2012 Tulip Festival Friday, May 11, 2012 in Albany, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

Charlotte LaChapelle of Troy sets up her tent with "Kitchen Kick'n" spice blends and rubs in Washington Park for the 2012 Tulip Festival Friday, May 11, 2012 in Albany, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

Photo: Lori Van Buren

Charlotte LaChapelle of Troy sets up her tent with "Kitchen... Photo-2925491.42906 - Times Union

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Vendors set up their canopies in Washington Park for the 2012 Tulip Festival Friday, May 11, 2012 in Albany, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

Vendors set up their canopies in Washington Park for the 2012 Tulip Festival Friday, May 11, 2012 in Albany, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

Photo: Lori Van Buren

Vendors set up their canopies in Washington Park for the 2012 Tulip... Photo-2925492.42906 - Times Union